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Dugout Discussion – Croatia vs Portugal

25 June 2016 1657 comments
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Saturday evening serves up one last encounter as Croatia take on Portugal for a place in the quarter finals.

Anti Cacic’s side are slight favourites for this one after coming from behind to defeat defending champions Spain 2-1 last time out.

Certainly, the Group D winners pose plenty of close-range threat. Croatia notched five times, netting twice in each of the last two, and were ranked joint-third along with Vincente del Bosque’s side for efforts inside the opposition box over the group stages.

Croatia’s late capitulation against Czech Republic in Matchday 2, where they threw away a two-goal advantage with 15 minutes remaining, offers hope to Portugal.

Fernando Santos’ side arrived at the Euros as a defensive-minded outfit but have fired more attempts on goal than any other side. Given that Cristiano Ronaldo registered an incredible 30 of his nation’s 70 attempts, the Real Madrid man will surely be a pivotal figure if Portugal are to progress.

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  1. Jay_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Phewww

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  2. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 4 months ago

    NOoooooooooooo

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  3. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Croatia have been poor

    Well done Portugal. a poor side but good tactics and deserve the win

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  4. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 4 months ago

    A bad day for FFS. It was our chance

    http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/13481323

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    1. Jay_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😀

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    2. Camp No No
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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    3. Forza
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Worse result than Brexit then 🙁

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    4. Les Bleus
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😀

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  5. Big Sum
    10 years, 4 months ago

    That's a typical fernando santos win

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  6. KingNidge
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Well done Ronnie

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  7. Bøwstring The Carp
    10 years, 4 months ago

    So no Ronaldo assist, correct?

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    1. 420king
      10 years, 4 months ago

      not correct

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    2. KingNidge
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Incorrect

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    3. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      10 years, 4 months ago

      It's already been given ? You are clutching at straws

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      1. Bøwstring The Carp
        10 years, 4 months ago

        No was honestly wondering, thought someone said rebounds didn't count as assists earlier in the week

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        1. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
          10 years, 4 months ago

          Fair enough . People will make daft arguments if they don't want an assist to be given 🙂

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  8. 420king
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo assist saved my week a little, should've scored tho...

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    1. Jay_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Only 1 point, or 2 for captain difference

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      1. 420king
        10 years, 4 months ago

        yeah I'll take the assist, was really worried because I went with him over Bale...

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  9. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Perisic out

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    1. Jafooli
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Referendum?

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  10. Every Dog Has Its Day
    10 years, 4 months ago

    undeserved croatia should be going through but that's footy

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    1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Based on what? They are poor today

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      1. Camp No No
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Not half as poor as Portugal.

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    2. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Both teams were extremely cautious. Apart from the shot off the post right before the goal, Croatia didn't do anything either.

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  11. Camp No No
    10 years, 4 months ago

    120 minutes. 1 legitimate scoring chance. 1-0. Well, I know my money is on Poland in the QF's.

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    1. Leaf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Got 50s on the Pols pre tournament , still in with a shout

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    2. Big Sum
      10 years, 4 months ago

      good luck

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      1. Camp No No
        10 years, 4 months ago

        That's what Portugal had. Let's hope they're out of it now.

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  12. Zasa
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Well done, CR7

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    1. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Yup. Broke possession and started the counter, good positioning in the box, good shot saved. But what a ball from Nani.

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      1. Zasa
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Gotta love, CR7

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        1. George Sillett
          10 years, 4 months ago

          For precisely what reason ?

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          1. Zasa
            10 years, 4 months ago

            He's a pretty decent player tbh

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            1. George Sillett
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Was very poor today. His ego has overtaken his ability nowadays.

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    2. THE Wild Rover
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Enjoy your ban

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      1. Zasa
        10 years, 4 months ago

        🙁

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    3. Why Always Me
      10 years, 4 months ago

      He was worst player on the pitch today

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  13. GreenWindmill
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    All hail the Bus Driver, he called the Portugal win with unshakeable confidence.

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  14. Pirlø's Pen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Ronaldo assist 100% given.

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  15. HVT
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Just uk clarify Ronnie assist, from rules:
    "In addition, an attempt which rebounds from the goal frame, the goalkeeper or a defender can be considered as an assist, if it leads directly to a goal."

    It counts.

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    1. Bøwstring The Carp
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Aha thanks

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  16. Jazz!
    10 years, 4 months ago

    6 out of 7 blanked confirmed

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    1. Jay_
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Ouch 🙁

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    2. Camp No No
      10 years, 4 months ago

      😆

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      1. Jazz!
        10 years, 4 months ago

        You again ... 😆

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        1. Camp No No
          10 years, 4 months ago

          1 blanked out of 5 here. 😎 Thankfully, I would have had to consider benching a 5-pointer otherwise.

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  17. Jay_
    10 years, 4 months ago

    38 from 7 today, or 34 from 5 in reality 🙂

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    1. Jazz!
      10 years, 4 months ago

      How 🙁

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      1. Jay_
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Double Wales D, Guerriero, Bale Ronaldo C/ Ramsey Perisic

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        1. Ayew Serious
          10 years, 4 months ago

          So you're not twisting?

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          1. Jay_
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Highly doubt it but will see how I feel tomorrow

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      2. ..RL..
        10 years, 4 months ago

        32 from 6. Kuba to the save

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    2. Adam West - Team Serbia for…
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Well done Jay 🙂

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      1. Jay_
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Cheers mate 🙂

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    3. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Portugal and Wales defenders?

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  18. Jack Frost
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Assists
    A player will be credited with a goal assist when he delivers/plays the final pass, cross, header or shot which leads to the goal being scored. This will also apply to set plays (i.e. corner, free kick, throw-in etc).

    In addition, an attempt which rebounds from the goal frame, the goalkeeper or a defender can be considered as an assist, if it leads directly to a goal.
    When a pass, shot or cross by an attacker contributes to an own goal, an assist can be awarded to the attacker.

    Only one player can be credited with an assist per goal scored.
    No assist is awarded to a player winning a penalty or a free-kick.
    No assist is given to a player who creates his own goalscoring opportunity (e.g. solo run/dribble).

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    1. Jack Frost
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Para 2
      Clause 1 Ronaldo
      Clause 2 Bale

      It's an EU kind of thing. LOL

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    2. HVT
      10 years, 4 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/06/25/dugout-discussion-croatia-vs-portugal/?hc_page=7#hc_comment_13491161

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      1. Jack Frost
        10 years, 4 months ago

        So while you were posting, I was away researching, composing , then posting, unaware that the question was answered ably by someone else, so my effort was superfluous.. As I said, it's an EU kind of thing. LOL.

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        1. HVT
          10 years, 4 months ago

          😉

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  19. El Patron
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Poland will beat these t_ssers -.-

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    1. ktk_interista
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      No they won't. Portugal will go to the semis.

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      1. El Patron
        10 years, 4 months ago

        Hahaha good joke.

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        1. ktk_interista
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          10 years, 4 months ago

          What joke? Poland beat an average Swiss team on penalties. They didn't dazzle or something. They are yet to score more than a goal in a game.

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          1. JØ
            10 years, 4 months ago

            Portugal haven't won a SINGLE game in 90mins so far in this tournament.

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          2. El Patron
            10 years, 4 months ago

            What have portugal done? Think about it if you have a brain.

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            1. SADIO SANÉ
              10 years, 4 months ago

              Beaten Croatia.

              Other than draw 0-0 to Germany, Poland haven't really done anything either, they beat Ukraine and Northern Ireland 1-0.

              Tournament Outright:
              Portugal 11/2
              Poland 18/1

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      2. SADIO SANÉ
        10 years, 4 months ago

        I agree.

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    2. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      10 years, 4 months ago

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/2016/06/25/dugout-discussion-wales-vs-northern-ireland/?hc_page=2#hc_comment_13489995

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  20. Stats Don\'t Lie
    10 years, 4 months ago

    hopefully Poland can send the waste of space that is Portugal packing on thursday.

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    1. Camp No No
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Definitely this. Poland-Hungary will be a sweet SF. 😉

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  21. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Perisic going for a hair appointment tomorrow

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  22. drughi
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Belgium-germany in the final then

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  23. Eden Hazardous
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Let's get one thing straight - Football is not the winner tonight!

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    1. Ayew Serious
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Neither is ffs

      http://www.fantasyfootballscout.co.uk/comment/13481323

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  24. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    They were incredibly lucky with Nani shot falling perfectly to Ronaldo like that

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  25. Cheeseoid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Ticker updated with todays results

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    1. Cheeseoid
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      10 years, 4 months ago

      https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FJh7anXkCX6tLrTMkl-wz0OgcUSoYPrmZHAfNA0mG8o/edit#gid=1814621841

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  26. Pirlø's Pen
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Bit of Guerreiro

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  27. Cpt Crunch Scott talent
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I'm gonna twist anyways

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  28. Ayew Serious
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Belgium look great now

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  29. JØ
    10 years, 4 months ago

    Put my money on Portugal.

    How did I win this bet I will never understand.

    Now Poland, get out there on Thursday and beat this bunch of selfish prima donnas.

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  30. Neshi
    10 years, 4 months ago

    I've only played fpl for one season. When can u log in again do u think?

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    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      10 years, 4 months ago

      Next month sometime.

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